Over the last 5 years old, theNintendo Switchhas amassed an impressive selection of limited edition consoles. This isn’t surprising, given the versatility and interchangeable components of the hardware which make it ideal for customizable features and additions.
Not only do some of theseNintendo Switch special edition bundlesoffer a range of extras, they often come as exclusives to certain stores, further complicating things. With all these variables, it can be difficult for gamers to keep track of it all and gauge what the best value is, while also factoring in the designs. What are thebest limited edition Switch consoles?
This discussion takes into consideration the packages' games, prices, and the sleekness of any custom skins. These will include both current bundles and those that have been discontinued.
Updated July 05, 2025, by Mark Sammut:Nintendo has announced an excitingnew Switch OLED special editionin preparation for unquestionably the console’s biggest game of 2023. Once this version debuts, it will join a long line ofawesome limited edition Switch consolesthat cover the hardware’s original rendition, the Lite, and the OLED.
15Super Mario Odyssey
WhenSuper Mario Odysseywas released in 2017,Nintendo also released a special limited edition Nintendo Switch consolefor the occasion.Not surprisingly given its increasing rarity, this version has become fairly difficult to obtain. The console came with two Cappy-red Joy-Cons, the only way to get official Joy-Cons in this color, but other than that, the console was fairly standard.
The console did include a full game download ofOdyssey, and there was also a rather nice carry case that came with it too. However, as far as limited edition consoles go, this one is particularly lackluster.
14Fortnite
Released in 2021, thisFortnitelimited edition Nintendo Switch consolehas a more subtle design than some of the other limited edition consoles, but it still works quite well. This is the only way to get blue and yellow joy-cons, and the little bus over the home button is a nice touch.
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This console retailed at $300 upon launch, which is the standard RRP for a normal Nintendo Switch console, so at least fans weren’t charged extra considering the minimalist design. However, since the console is not readily available nowadays, anyone interested in peaking up this model will likely have to spend more.
13Switch Lite Pokemon Dialga And Palkia Edition
What better way for aPokemonfan to enjoy their flashy new Switch Lite than with a console decorated with sketches of two of the coolest monsters to grace the series? Thiscustom handheld Nintendo Switch consolemakes for a great compliment to the similarly-enticingBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl; the gamesthese awesome Legendariescome from.
The silver and gold line art look particularly cool against the metallic gray body of the console—making for perhaps the sleekest model of Switch lite yet. What’s even better is that, while it doesn’t come with any extra goodies, the machine is still somewhat available online.
12Monster Hunter Rise
There’s just something about the glossy black and gold design of thisspecial edition Nintendo Switchthat just looks universally awesome, especially when the gold bits are made to resemble an ominous monster.
Not that it needed it, but Nintendo and Capcom further entice fans of the renownedMonster Hunter Risewith this similarly epic artwork, which decorated the Switch dock, Joy-Cons, and the included Pro Controller which better suits the game. The bundle also comes with a digital code forMonster Hunter Rise + Deluxe kit DLC. A 2021 edition, this once-appealing package still goes occasionally on sale.
11Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle
Animal Crossing: New Horizonswas one of the hottest games to release in 2020, and many fans were delighted to see a limited edition and adorable custom-designed Nintendo Switch console. However, it’s likely only the diehard enthusiasts of the game that found much value in this one, as it’s essentially just a painted Switch that comes with the usual components.
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And in the eyes of many, the basic visuals and soft colors didn’t exactly present an appealing design. It’s important to note that the game itself was not included in the American version of this package, though it oddly was in the Japanese and European bundles.
10Jack Jeanne Switch Lite
Western gamers who aren’t particularly privy to Japanese manga are likely to not have heard of the subject here. Still, fans of Sui Ishida’s work, particularly his most recent project,Jack Jeannefrom 2019, will probably find much to love about this special edition featuring his illustration on the back of the console. Sui Ishida is most known for his dark fantasy seriesTokyo Ghoul.
This console had extremely limited quantities here, as it isestimated only100 unitswere available to those who pre-orderedJack Jeannefor the Switch during a month-long window. Outside of collectors and diehard fans, it’s tough to see too many getting excited over this sketched turquoisespecial edition of the Switch Lite, as it’s a pretty minimalist package.
9Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Bundles
The base price of thisspecial edition Nintendo Switch bundlewas a touch steep at$400, but it was a fairly robust package. Not only did it include eitherthe lovableEeveeorPikachuvariants of this RPG, but fans also got the Poke Ball Plus accessory (which is valuable in its own right nowadays). Fans also get a pretty adorable-looking Switch dock with these lovable Pokemon and some cool custom colors on the included Joy-Cons meant to resemble them.
8Splatoon 3 OLED Switch Special Edition
As of March 2023, theSplatoon 3Switch OLED can still be picked up directly from Nintendofor roughly the system’s recommended RRP. There are not all that many special editions that are still available through Nintendo’s store, a fact that already makes this version worthy of a recommendation.
As far as its design goes, the console manages to walk the line between being classy and just a bit too busy. The system is coated in a faded illustration that is not too loud, while the Joy-Cons take an opposite approach. Besides the unique paint job, this special edition is otherwise a standard Switch OLED, which meansSplatoon 3is not included.
7Nintendo Labo “Cardboard” Pack
No,this exclusive contest prizeisn’t actually made of cardboard, which is probably smart as it would be a pretty fragile (not to mention dangerously flammable) device. This is actually a skin that’s made to resemble the material—and in quite a convincing fashion.
In 2018, Nintendo released a call to come up with neat newLaboideas in various regions. The aim was to cobble together a cool Toy-Con creation with cardboard along with sketches and send it to Nintendo. The winner would receive this fake cardboard finished Switch, a Labo Creators jacket, and a framed award certificate signed byLabodevelopers. That would certainly make for some cool collector’s items! Simple as it may be, there’s something uniquely cool about this authentic-looking design.
6Disney Tsum Tsum Festival Bundle
Believe it or not, the overtly-cute Disney-themed minigame rompTsum Tsumactually did get a worldwide release back in November 2019. However, unfortunately for Western collectors and fans of this adorable game, this console bundle was only ever released in Japan.
It’s a bummer, as it actually was a pretty solid package; assuming Disney Tsum Tsum toys appeal to a buyer. It contained a neat little custom design with images of a few of the toys on the console and controllers, along with a physical copy of theDisney Tsum Tsum Festival. It also included the newer (for the time), spruced-upspecial edition Switch modelwhich improved battery life.
